Melita Airport

Overview

Djerba Zarzis International Airport is the main air gateway for Mellita on the island of Djerba in Tunisia, handling a steady mix of domestic and international traffic as a large airport. Listed under IATA code DJE and ICAO code DTTJ, it is a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the island’s beaches, resort areas, and southern Tunisian coast. Its low elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) means operations take place essentially at sea level, which is typical for an airport serving a Mediterranean island setting.

What travellers should know

• Airport codes: DJE for bookings and baggage tags, DTTJ for flight operations
• Location served: Mellita, Tunisia, with easy access to Djerba and nearby coastal areas
• Time zone: Africa/Tunis, useful to confirm when checking flight times and transfers
• Runway: 09/27, measuring 10,171 feet, with an asphalt surface and lighting for day and night operations
• Official website: http://www.aeroport-de-djerba-zarzis.com/

Why it matters for your trip

For travellers, the airport’s long, lighted runway is a good sign of infrastructure suited to regular commercial service, including larger aircraft and arrivals outside daylight hours. That makes DJE a dependable entry point whether you are starting a beach holiday, connecting onward by road, or planning a short stay on Djerba. Before travel, it is sensible to check the official airport website for any local updates, and to keep the Africa/Tunis time zone in mind when confirming pickup times, hotel arrivals, or return flights.